Full Show: Ed Carpenter on New Quals Format, Why Colts Would Sign Nick Foles




The Ride with JMV Podcast show

Summary: 00:00-JMV starts the show talking about Scott Dixon setting a record with his speed in quals for the Indy 500, why he liked the new format, and expectations for the 500 after all the speed over the weekend. He then talks about the Colts signing QB Nick Foles to backup Matt Ryan and why the Colts don’t want to go into the season with Sam Ehlinger as the backup after last year’s disaster. 25:53-From NBC and “Trackside” host on 107.5 The Fan Kevin Lee joins to talk about the surprising lack of caution flags so far through practice, the consensus on Stefan Wilson not having to qualify his car, how far down the grid he would go to see how many different drivers could win the race, and how impressed he was by Scott Dixon’s performance to win the pole. 43:34-The Athletics’ Zak Keefer joins JMV to talk about why the Colts wanted to bring in Nick Foles to be the backup QB, how much money he will make to eat into the Colts remaining cap space, if fans should expect a division title, the mood in the building regarding Matt Ryan, and how paying Quenton Nelson, Michael Pittman Jr, and Jonathan Taylor affects how you build the rest of your team in the coming years. 1:09:49-JMV answers questions about the NBA playoffs and level of excitement in the Conference finals compared to the earlier rounds and what he would grade the Colts offense, defense, and special teams. 1:22:57-As he prepares for the Indy 500, Ed Carpenter joins to talk about the difference between this 500 and his first, 19 years ago. Ed then gives his opinion on the new qualification format, if he knew Scott Dixon was going to win the pole, how he spreads his time between himself and his car with the 2 other cars he owns,  and if JMV can sleep in his golf cart on Saturday night before the race. 1:52:53-JMV gets a call about why the Colt would bring in Nick Foles and advice for 1st time at IMS. 2:02:26-JMV closes out the show giving away Carb Day tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.